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Chemical exposure and hearing loss

This article also addresses the limitations of pure-tone air-conduction audiometry when assessing chemical-induced hearing loss and proposes a more complete approach to evaluate the auditory neurosensory hearing receptor and the neural pathways involved in the stapedial reflex.

OSHA Safety and Health Topic: Solvents

Solvents share many chemical, physical, and biological properties that warrant national attention be directed to them as a group. In addition, many solvent groups or individual substances have special properties requiring more specialized control measures. Access information on hazards, standards, exposure concerns and recommended protective measures.

Oregon OSHA Fact Sheet Plus: Flammable Liquids

The general industry standard, 1910.106, Flammable Liquids, is complex and covers many work environments and situations. This fact sheet covers only the basic storage, transfer, and transport requirements.

One worker died and another became sick after an exposure to methylene chloride while performing bathroom fixture resurfacing projects. Oregon OSHA urges employers to train their employees to take precautions and avoid exposure. Methylene chloride is very dangerous.

OSHA/NIOSH Hazard Alert: 1-Bromopropane (PDF)

1-Bromopropane (1-BP) is a solvent that is used in degreasing, dry cleaning, spray adhesives, and aerosol solvents. Controls and personal protective equipment are available to protect workers from 1-BP exposure.